Author Archives: George E Robinson

The Great Greyfriars Fire

On a cold winter’s morning in January 1845, the firemen of Red Watch took up position at the tow-bar of their fire engine, and waited for the order to head for Greyfriars kirkyard.

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Greyfriar’s Bobby – Starring Blue

In 1858 a small dog appeared in the graveyard of Greyfriars Kirk. Although dogs were not permitted in the cemetery, the church’s gardener James Brown allowed the terrier to sleep in the graveyard as he appeared to have no owner. … Continue reading

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